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that Title which he bestow'd upon him. As for the Truth of what is here compriz'd, there is his own Asseveration to his Prince of the Exactness which he has observ'd in that particular; which there is the less reason to misdoubt, in regard he has been publick in the World for some time without the least blemish of Contradiction. Be pleas'd then, My, Lord to consider the quality of this Work, and as you are in high Dignity, governing that Famous City which has so great a share in the Traffick of the Oriental world, vouchsafe it your acceptance, as it is now made serviceable to this City and the whole Nation by

My Lord

Your Lordships

most obedient Servant

J Phillips.

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